Narrative
The Comptroller of Public Accounts launched the Transparency Stars Program in 2016 to recognize local governments across Texas that are striving to meet a high standard for financial transparency online.
Financial Summary
The financial information and documents are provided to give our citizens a clear view of how the City's funds are used to make the City of Baytown a great place to reside or visit. The government-wide State of Activities reports the results of the City's operations on an accrual basis of accounting. Revenues are recognized when earned expenses are recognized at the time the liability is incurred.
Revenues and Expenditures per Capita Fiscal 2016-2020
| Fiscal Year | Revenues Per Capita | Expenditures Per Capita |
|---|
| 2016 | $2,063 | $1,881 |
| 2017 | $2,131 | $2,014 |
| 2018 | $2.278 | $2,045 |
| 2019 | $2.154 | $,1737 |
| 2020 | $3,025 | $1,995 |
Full Time Equivalent Employees Fiscal 2016-2020
| Fiscal Year | Full Time Equivalent Employees |
|---|
| 2016 | 817 |
| 2017 | 854 |
| 2018 | 881 |
| 2019 | 897 |
| 2020 | 930 |
Property Tax Rate
| Tax Year | Maintenance & Operations | Interest & Sinking
| Total Tax Rate |
|---|
| 2020 | 0.48400 | 0.31115 | 0.79515 |
| 2019 | 0.46093 | 0.34110 | 0.80203 |
| 2018 | 0.457643 | 0.354387 | 0.81203 |
| 2017 | 0.45543 | 0.36660 | 0.82203 |
| 2016 | 0.47006 | 0.35197 | 0.82203 |